Imagine a world in which the Axis forces of World War II suddenly were propelled to victory over the Allies... prompted by aid from the ancient gods of Norse mythology! Welcome to the alternate reality of The Life Eaters, written by award-winning author David Brin with lush painted art by Scott Hampton.

A prominent London man is fatefully paralyzed by a mysterious journey that began with a simple party game puzzle. The Wordsworth takes the reader on a dark mental journey through cryptic words and memories.

A trio of stories by a trio of brilliant creative teams! A spectacular adventure with Cliff and a prowling Japanese submarine could spell the end of the Rocketeer, while a day at the beach becomes anything but relaxing for Cliff, Betty and Peevy. Plus a story of a sexy Nazi saboteur hell-bent on acquiring Cliff's jetpack!

The award-winning anthology makes a thrilling return!
A1 has always been a laboratory for creators to experiment and innovate, to break away from corporate creations and unleash their own ideas. This first all-new A1 Annual marks the thrilling return of the award-winning graphic anthology series to bookshelves everywhere!
Inside these pages, a Who's Who of comics talent - past, present and future - spreads their imaginative wings across a gripping selection of all-new short stories. Which ones will be the breakout creator-owned characters of tomorrow?!